#LOBSTERS & JAZZ – The first International Dalkey Lobster Fest (24-26 August) starts tomorrow in the scenic coastal heritage town in south Dublin, and in which runs over the weekend, writes Jehan Ashmore.

The festival is a fusion of local seafood and of the best global jazz musicians and with lots of events for families and all to enjoy.

Over the course of the three-days, there will be a wide ranging event programme, among some of the activities are cookery demos in The Tramyard, a Dalkey Master Chef Final and free historical guided walks tours from Dalkey Castle.

All day on the Saturday and Sunday, there will be the BIM Lobster Educational Stand at The Writers Corner, off Castle Street, which is a very short stride from the DART station. In addition the RNLI will have a stand further up the main street at The Tramyard.

Plus there's plenty of live musical entertainment, with the main festival opening event of the Dicovery Gospel Choir held in Dalkey Church, tickets cost €10. Other live events are admission free unless specified.

Watch out for fresh lobster & crab dishes available in participating restaurents, bars and café's throughout the village during the festival. Also look out for some great kid's street entertainment events again at The Tramyard and also Writers Corner, named following the third Dalkey Book Festival, held earlier this summer.

For further details of the festival programme contact the ticket office open at The Tramyard Gift Shop (11am-4pm) Mobile: 086 447 6304 and by visiting: www.facebook.com/DalkeyLobsterFest